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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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